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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.95, 28,430.60 and 11,170.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.95, 28,430.60 and 11,170.51 is: 15,415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.95 : 28,430.60 = 11,170.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.95/28,430.60 = 11,170.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.95x = 28,430.60 × 11,170.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.95x = 317,584,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,584,174.68/20,601.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,415.25

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